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Hardin County, KY home prices

Hardin County, KY: the typical home is worth $250,151 as of 2026-05, down -3.0% over the past year and +158.4% since 2000. Listings run about $167/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Hardin County is falling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-3.0%Falling
Valuation-2%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market52 daysBalanced

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1985: $55,556 → 2026: $250,151 (4.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$250,1512026-05
1-year-3.0%
5-year+26.9%
10-year+84.4%
Since 2000+158.4%
Population112k2024
Median income$65,4722023 · 3.8× income
Median rent$1,275/mo2026 · 6.1% gross yield
New homes/yr9452024
Price / sq ft$167listings
Days on market522026-06
Active listings4402026-06
Price cuts22%of listings

Market read

At $250,151, homes in Hardin County sit 38% above the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 7% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #25 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-3.0% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 52 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,235/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,275/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Larue County, KY ($226,288) · Meade County, KY ($283,452) · Bullitt County, KY ($299,253) · Breckinridge County, KY ($174,711) · Grayson County, KY ($175,360) · Hart County, KY ($191,327)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Hardin County, KY?
The typical home in Hardin County is worth $250,151 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Hardin County rising or falling?
Prices are down -3.0% over the past year and +158.4% since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Hardin County affordable?
At 3.8× the local median income of $65,472, Hardin County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Hardin County?
Median rent is $1,275/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.1% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Hardin County?
Homes here take a median of 52 days to sell, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$96,801
2001$100,593
2002$101,976
2003$105,815
2004$109,908
2005$115,429
2006$124,224
2007$130,014
2008$130,314
2009$127,453
2010$128,049
2011$129,598
2012$130,229
2013$135,151
2014$134,418
2015$135,663
2016$134,497
2017$141,464
2018$152,197
2019$159,490
2020$169,731
2021$189,452
2022$210,626
2023$232,049
2024$238,532
2025$250,665
2026$251,893